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Coral Springs will host an interactive light show every night downtown, with twinkling lights timed to classic holiday songs. The show will play every half hour from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025 and entry is free. The city plans a special Light Up the Lawn event on Saturday, …
The Lincoln Road Business Improvement District is bringing jazz, classical and Latin music to the pedestrian mall on Miami Beach with the Live on Lincoln Road series from October 2025 to January 2026 at the centrally located Euclid Oval. Here is the lineup: The Jazz Collective. Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. New World Symphony …
For a holiday treat, the Galleria in Fort Lauderdale features an assortment of performances from regional organizations. Galleria mall is at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33304. Entry and parking are free In 2025, entertainment includes 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, December 6 Broward College Premier Jazz Combo 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, December …
What can you do for fun this weekend without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and throughout South Florida!
“& Juliet” is making its South Florida premiere as part of the 2025-2026 Broadway in Miami season at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Dec. 30, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026. The play is a reimagining of the William Shakespeare classic “Romeo & Juliet” that asks the question… what if Juliet went on …
Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Eligibility requirements vary among different organizations. Some are open to everyone. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is …
Festive theme decorated trees and a Hanukkah display are featured at a free Winter Wonderland exhibit in Plantation. The indoor exhibit at Plantation Historical Museum includes a mini train village, a gift shop and occasional extra festive events. Extra events feature Santa and live entertainment. In 2025 the display with about 40 trees is open …
This holiday season, prepare to be dazzled and amazed when you experience a series of dazzling spectaculars of music and light as the Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights comes to South Beach Dec. 13 and 14; Dec. 20 and 21, 2025, at The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach. Showtimes are Dec. 13 …
With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, live bands offer free entertainment and lively events are featured at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale throughout the year. Featured Events Sound Waves The popular Friday Night Sound Waves free concerts are 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through December. The schedule includes: Dec. 19: …
Bundle up for a sweet giveaway at Krispy Kreme! ‘Tis the season for sweaters of all kinds, but it’s the ugly holiday sweaters that are at the top of the list for fun. And the popular doughnut shop is celebrating National Ugly Sweater Day with FREE doughnuts. Image: Krispy Kreme On Dec. 19, 2025, Krispy …
Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you’ll be immersed in a live symphonic performance beneath the palm trees and bougainvillea You’re invited, free of charge, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the …
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